tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-378852702024-03-13T08:20:05.291-07:00Susan Macatee Romance WriterThe day by day trials and tribulations of writing historical and paranormal romance.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-84985859664619100792012-01-29T08:43:00.001-08:002012-01-30T09:42:07.718-08:00I've MovedDue to blogger problems, my writer's blog has moved to <a href="http://susanmacatee.wordpress.com/">http://susanmacatee.wordpress.com</a><br />
Hope you'll join me there.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-39876471011060377432011-09-23T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-23T10:32:16.872-07:00Attack on Osceola, Missouri<div>
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Join me today at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>where I'm talking about what happened in the American Civil War 150 years ago on this date. </div>
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Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-81745643052101925652011-09-13T12:45:00.000-07:002011-09-14T05:23:39.559-07:00A new contract!I'm having trouble again with my blog, but wanted to announce my newest contract with The Wild Rose Press. My Civil War romance, <em>Cole's Promise</em>, will be part of TWRP's new 'Love Letters' series. I'm really excited with this newest contract. <br />
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I'll post the blurb when I get this all sorted out, but for now, you can view the blurb at my website on <a href="http://susanmacatee.com/mybooks.html">my books</a> page. Scroll all the way down.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-81982678496560708762011-09-09T03:48:00.000-07:002011-09-09T03:48:00.683-07:00And the war goes on...Over at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/">http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/</a>, I'm discussing the sentiments of the day five months into the American Civil War.
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<br />Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-42087603897753442592011-08-31T10:25:00.000-07:002011-08-31T12:19:32.700-07:00Galleys are in!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkSUisdYJyldcWiurjFA31YkjoenADNomeaDgkPtJ5yV0gauK7y9mMEc19YvjKDzWdjftwLZxPr94p9HSE2hCYH6nR3v_1fNqtNtruwfTjPpmYubMtEzl6M3aoPv532Rjf-bX/s1600/cassidyswar_w5274_750_2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkSUisdYJyldcWiurjFA31YkjoenADNomeaDgkPtJ5yV0gauK7y9mMEc19YvjKDzWdjftwLZxPr94p9HSE2hCYH6nR3v_1fNqtNtruwfTjPpmYubMtEzl6M3aoPv532Rjf-bX/s200/cassidyswar_w5274_750_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647101879442386226" /></a>
<br />Finally got to the galley stage with <em>Cassidy's War</em>. Now, I'm just one step away from seeing the finished product.
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<br />I proofread the first 50 pages today and am really excited about getting a release date by next month. Then I can start planning book promotion. Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-3351545242571529782011-08-26T06:51:00.000-07:002011-08-26T06:54:28.528-07:00Talking about the battle of HatterasI'm over at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today talking about the American Civil War battle at Hatteras, North Carolina, occurring nearly 150 years ago today. Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-45628165016203649642011-08-18T08:21:00.000-07:002011-08-18T08:28:26.940-07:00Feeling better every dayI've progressed from walking with crutches to using a cane to get around. As a result, I can do a little more, but still nothing like my normal daily routine. But it does give me more time to write.
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<br />Since I'm waiting on the copyeditor to go over my novel and have submitted my novella and am waiting on a reply, I'm spending my time writing short magazine stories. I've completed the first draft of one and am putting that aside for a week before edits, proofread and submission.
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<br />I have two more short stories outlined, so will likely start writing one of them while I wait for the galley of <em>Cassidy's War </em>and an answer to my novella submission.
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<br />Having a list of projects to work on sure keeps the ball rolling. Otherwise the waiting can eat you up.
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<br />How do you other writers handle the wait period?
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<br /> Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-16513296933658276422011-08-12T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-12T06:00:12.386-07:00Spies in Washington!I'm posting over at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today on the story in <em>The Boston Daily Adve</em>rtiser on August 12, 1861, on the subject of spies in Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-54125070560822906362011-08-10T06:01:00.001-07:002011-08-10T06:03:03.647-07:00Final edits are inI completed final edits for my American Victorian romance, <em>Cassidy's War</em>. Next come galleys, then I'll get an official release date.
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<br />I'm excited about finishing up this project and seeing my latest book finally in print. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on new developments.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-3113130429991372022011-07-28T07:03:00.000-07:002011-07-28T07:14:38.106-07:00Run in with a boxer......a dog, that is.<br /><br />Talk about freak accidents!<br /><br />Last Wednesday I was with my dog, Chase, and a few of his friends at the playground across the street from my house. A normal morning of running and playing together. Just as we were getting ready to leave, a new friend arrived, a husky. Of course, we had to let the dogs run around for just a few minutes more.<br /><br />That's when I was talking to the owner of Butch, a 90 pound boxer, one of the friendliest dogs you could meet. I looked up to see Butch barreling right towards me and couldn't back up in time. He apparently couldn't change course either and rammed right into my left knee, knocking me onto my right side.<br /><br />The dog's owner helped me up, but I couldn't put any weight on the knee. In the emergency room, they originally thought it was likely a tendon pull or tear at the worst, but xrays showed the break.<br /><br />After sending me home in a full leg brace and crutches, I went to see the orhthopedic doctor on Thursday and learned I needed surgery to repair it, but it likely would just be one screw to hold the broken bone in place.<br /><br />Ended up to be a metal plate and two screws. I'm home now, still in the leg brace and crutches and have to wait a few weeks to have xrays before I can attempt to put weight on it.<br /><br />Goes to show how an accident can hit you at any time. I'm just glad the surgery is out of the way and I can now move forward. And best yet, this actually gives me more time to write, since I'm unable to care for the dog and do household chores.<br /><br />Have to look on the positive side.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-30463216757391045432011-07-23T03:00:00.000-07:002011-07-23T03:00:06.953-07:00Weekly excerpt at Slip Into Something VictorianI'm posting an excerpt from my Civil War Christmas story over at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today. Sort of a Christmas in July theme. <br /><br />This excerpt is from the historical Christmas anthology, An American Rose Christmas.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-51799476011693124492011-07-22T03:00:00.000-07:002011-07-22T03:00:02.276-07:00At Slip Into Something Victorian todayAnd I'm talking about the first major battle of the American Civil War, First Bull Run or First Manassas, depending which side you were on.<br /><br />Find out at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>how local civilians added to the legend of this historic battle.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-89890757001682193742011-07-18T16:09:00.001-07:002011-07-18T16:18:34.633-07:00A week to reviveSince my husband was on vacation last week, we took a trip to Gettysburg, PA. We've visited the town several times in the past, both for reenactments, and just to do the tour and take in the Civil War atmosphere. This trip we wanted to visit the new museum, but we also did another tour of the battlefield. We stopped at Little Round Top and Devil's Den and spent a night walking the sidewalks of the town and visiting a few of the shops. <br /><br />Oh, and of course we had to visit our favorite ice cream shop. Love that butter pecan! Ummm!<br /><br />I also took a week away from writing. And now, I'm ready to jump back in, refreshed and ready to start revising and editing my new Civil War novella, <em>Cole's Promise</em>.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-7860825928452732912011-07-09T16:51:00.000-07:002011-07-09T16:59:16.468-07:00Redefining goalsOn New Year’s Eve, I posted a list of writing goals that I wanted to accomplish over 2011. Since it’s now about mid-year, I thought I’d review that list to see what I’ve accomplished so far, what I still have to do, and what goals I’m putting aside to make room for unexpected projects that have cropped up. <br /><br />Here are the original goals, with notes on my progress.<br /><br /><strong>2011 Writing Goals</strong><br /><br />* Proofread and submit novel, <em>Cassidy’s War </em>– complete – <em>This novel has been contracted by The Wild Rose Press and I’ve just completed the second set of edits.</em><br /><br />* List at least 6 or 7 ideas for short stories for True Romance and True Confession magazines – complete<br /><br />* Write and submit stories – complete – <em>sold all but one story which I’ve submitted elsewhere after learning <em>True Romance </em>has temporarily suspended publication and am awaiting reply.</em><br /><br />* Finish first draft of time travel novella – complete<br /><br />* Revise, edit, polish and submit – will start in the fall<br /><br />* Outline series of science fiction romance novellas based on novel I put aside – <em>have decided to temporarily put this project aside, because I was invited to write an historical novella for a new series my publisher is putting out. I’ve written the first draft and now have to revise, edit, polish and submit by mid-August.</em><br /><br />* Plot out first novella – put aside<br /><br />* Write first draft for first novella – put aside<br /><br /><br />In addition, I was given reversion of rights for my paranormal, Civil War novella, <em>Angel of My Dreams</em>, part of the Civil War romance anthology, <em>Northern Roses and Southern Belles</em>. I plan to re-title the story, revise to lengthen it, then resubmit elsewhere.<br /><br />So, I’ve accomplished a lot, changed a few goals along the way and taken on a few new projects. I’ll see how I do by the end of December.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-34685127685881391352011-07-08T04:02:00.000-07:002011-07-08T04:02:00.466-07:00A German American regimentBlog post at <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today on a regiment formed by German Americans early in the American Civil War.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-75696299832935190412011-07-06T11:31:00.000-07:002011-07-06T11:37:42.259-07:00Finished edits...finished story...Just sent the second round of edits for <em>Cassidy's War </em>back to my editor. And I also completed the first draft of my new Civil War set novella, <em>Cole's Promise</em>. <br /><br />And next week I'm off to vacation in Gettysburg. I've been working hard on both projects and am looking forward to a much needed break. When I return, I'll re-read <em>Cole's Promise </em>and start making revision notes.<br /><br />In the meantime, I'll start fooling around with a blurb for the novella.<br /><br />And if you scroll down, you'll see my beautiful cover for my American Victorian post-Civil War romance novel, <em>Cassidy's War</em>.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-10148960807467875452011-06-27T10:33:00.000-07:002011-06-27T10:40:49.057-07:00Want to show off my brand new cover!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfVUbBubHaGiwIY5UDWqRildbocO-Mzj04qc4RnDdK1Lt3y4y1ZgOS4rcgCn9pC7ckg0bopk2uc-migBxzs7JRAHNUCOIkd2_wO0yYiQKYBUFE9rpZwtip5TyevgFDmAtWjYQ/s1600/cassidyswar_w5274_300.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfVUbBubHaGiwIY5UDWqRildbocO-Mzj04qc4RnDdK1Lt3y4y1ZgOS4rcgCn9pC7ckg0bopk2uc-migBxzs7JRAHNUCOIkd2_wO0yYiQKYBUFE9rpZwtip5TyevgFDmAtWjYQ/s200/cassidyswar_w5274_300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622955825564993346" /></a><br /><br />Here's the official book cover for my upcoming American Victorian romance, <em>Cassidy's War</em>, set five years after the Civil War. This will be my third novel with The Wild Rose Press and my seventh release with them overall. How do you like it?<br /><br /><strong>Blurb:</strong><br /><br /><em>The Civil War is over, but Cassidy’s War is just beginning.<br /><br />Cassidy Stuart longs to attend medical school. Her training under her physician father and her time serving as a nurse during the war, have only increased her desire to be a real physician with a practice of her own. When the man who’d left her at the altar five years before, returns, she’s determined not to let him upset the plans she’s set for herself. <br /><br />Unknown to his former fiancée and her family, George Masters is now a Pinkerton agent sent to investigate a physician now living in George’s former hometown. When he finds Cassidy hasn’t married, he hopes he can have another chance with her, but can’t reveal his real reason for returning, at least not until his mission is accomplished.</em> <br /><br /><em>Can love be rekindled with a doctor bent on revenge against them both?</em><br /><br /><strong>Unedited excerpt:</strong><br /><br /><em>After settling her on the wicker settee, he sat beside her, enveloping her hand and rubbing it between his large, warm ones. His sandalwood and male scent invited her to lean into his warmth, but she held herself rigid, her emotions on guard.<br /><br />She had so many questions she wanted answered, like where he’d been all these years and how he made his living. <br /> <br />“Cassie, I know you must hate me for leaving you.”<br /> <br />She narrowed her gaze. “It’s hard to think kindly on someone who leaves you, no matter what the reason. I know you were hurting, but we could have made a life together. Healed each other.”<br /> <br />He shook his head. “I would’ve held you back.”<br /> <br />“From what?”<br /> <br />“Well...you’re a doctor. That was your dream when I returned from prison camp.”<br /> <br />“And look what a fine mess I’ve made of that.” She bowed her head, studying his hand wrapped around hers. His warm touch sent tingles straight to her core. But what was he doing here? Did he really come back for her, or had something or someone else drawn him to Burkeville?<br /> <br />“George, what’s the real reason you’re here?” She held her breath, hoping for the answer she wanted to hear.<br /> <br />He withdrew his hand from hers, taking his warmth with it. “I thought I should come back and check on Pa.” His dark gaze settled on her. “I didn’t reckon you’d ever want to see me again, especially after the disaster I made of my life—and yours.”<br /> <br />She leaned back. “George, you’re wearing fine clothing, telling us about your adventures in New York and California.” She shook her head. “Doesn’t sound to me like your life’s a mess.”<br /> <br />He chewed his lower lip. “I haven’t told you all of it. After I left you, I wandered for a long time. I’m not really clear on all of it, because half the time I was so drunk I didn’t know who or where I was.”<br /> <br />Cassidy stood. “Well, I have to say, you look none the worse for wear after all you’ve been through.”<br /> <br />“Cassie, I...” George grinned, lifting his thumbs to the lapels of his coat. “I always had a knack for poker. Cleaned out many fellow soldiers during the war.” <br /> <br />“Are you telling me you’re a professional gambler?”<br /> <br />He grimaced, dropping his gaze. “I’m not the type of man a physician should associate with. To tell the truth, I figured you’d already forgotten me. I expected to find you with a husband and children by now.”<br /> <br />“There’s no one else, George, if that’s what you’re getting at. Since you left, I haven’t exactly had a slew of suitors at my door.” She eyed him, not sure why she’d told him.</em><br /><br />I don't yet have a release date for <strong>Cassidy's War</strong>, but you can find my other books complete with excerpts and blurbs at my website: <a href="http://susanmacatee.com">www.susanmacatee.com</a>Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-46998721864334019802011-06-24T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-24T05:26:01.750-07:00Post about George Armstrong Custer<span style="font-size:85%;">I’m at <i><a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian</a></i> today blogging about George Armstrong Custer.</span><span lang="0" pt family="SANSSERIF" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span>Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-52812785628239474682011-06-11T03:00:00.000-07:002011-06-11T04:57:29.447-07:00Weekly excerpt at Slip Into Something VictorianI'm posting the opening of my short Civil War vampire story, <em>Eternity Waits</em>, over at <a href="http://www.slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-38792377259325160022011-06-10T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-10T06:00:12.232-07:00Battle of Big BethelI'm blogging over at <a href="http://www.slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com">Slip Into Something Victorian </a>today about the Civil War battle of Big Bethel, 150 years ago today.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-81122923049359400492011-06-07T13:56:00.001-07:002011-06-07T13:58:23.068-07:00Redid my website todayI had some spare hours this afternoon and decided it was time to re-do my website. I didn't change much, but did add new buy links for all my books.<br /><br />Check it out at <a href="http://susanmacatee.com">Susan Macatee</a>.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-76315831097918639092011-05-31T08:20:00.000-07:002011-05-31T08:23:01.091-07:00Next set of edits are inRound two of edits for Cassidy's War are now in. I have until July 6th to finish them up, so have only done a quick look over of what I have to do.<br /><br />I'll be busy, since I'm still trying to write the first draft of a new novella, but I'm certain I can fit it all in without getting stressed.<br /><br />I hope to have a cover for the book to show you soon.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-3320968110882315702011-05-27T07:54:00.000-07:002011-05-27T07:57:36.583-07:00Civil War timeline postI'm over at Slip Into Something Victorian <a href="http://www.slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/">http://www.slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/</a> today with my latest Civil War timeline post for 150 years ago, on May 27, 1861.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-65236026790028343362011-05-21T08:17:00.000-07:002011-05-21T08:19:01.895-07:00Blogspot WoesI haven't posted to my blogspot blog since the network went down. Even after it came back up, I haven't been able to do any post editing, or add links and photos. Still can't. Can't seem to get any help either.<br />
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Anyone else on blogger still having this problem?Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37885270.post-61917533421335573222011-05-14T04:55:00.000-07:002011-05-14T04:55:03.891-07:00Sneak Peek at Cassidy's WarI'm giving the first peek at an unedited excerpt from my newly contracted post-Civil War romance, Cassidy's War over at Slip Into Something Victorian <a href="http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/">http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/</a> today.Susan Macateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.com0